Current Planning Applications
Click below to find application materials for projects in review and recently approved
Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD MEETING
COASTAL COMMISSION
Administrative Reviews & Approvals
Design Review/Study – Track 1
DS 23-358 (Janz) – NEC Carpenter & 4th Ave – Approved April 3, 2024
DS 24097 (Smith) – NEC San Carlos and 13th – Approved April 10, 2024
DS 24039 (Lawrence) – Camino Del Monte 2 SW Junipero – Approved April 18, 2024
DS 24-015 (Patel) – Fraser Way 2 NE Camino Real – Approved April 19, 2024
DS 24040 (Tamm) – Torres 4 SW 10th – Approved April 25, 2024
DS 24051 (Mission Street Office, LLC) – 25987 Mission St – Approved April 30, 2024
DS 24072 (Cachia) – 2nd Ave 2 SW of Carpenter St – Approved May 3, 2024
DS 24125 (Dragonboat LLC) – NWC Monte Verde and 7th – Approved May 6, 2024
DS 24032 (West Valley Ventures, LLC) – Mission St 3 SW of 13th Ave – Approved May 7, 2024
DS 24101 (Kolsch) – Escolle Way 2 SE of Perry Newberry Way – Approved May 7, 2024
LD 23-365 (J.M. Baker, LP) - SWC Santa Rita & 5th Ave – Approved May 15, 2024
DS 23-353 (Levine) – 9th Ave 2 NW Carmelo – Approved May 16, 2024
DS 24135 (California Coast LLC) – Approved May 17, 2024
Historic Determinations
Note: The date indicated below reflects the end of the appeal period, which ends at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the link provided.
HE 24109 (Keene) – N. Camino Real 6 SE of 2nd – May 15, 2024
HE 24088 (Cunningham) – 2900 Franciscan Way – May 20, 2024
HE 24123 (Ramos-Oreo) – SWC of San Carlos and 2nd Ave – May 20, 2024
HE 24111 (Moore) – 4th Ave 2 NE of Torres - May 20, 2024
HE 24116 (Levine) – 9th Ave 2 NW of Carmelo – May 15, 2024
Environmental Notices
City of Carmel – State Clearing House Archive
Notice of Exemption – 2021/2022 Street Repairs – Posted to State Clearinghouse on August 1, 2023
Notice of Exemption – Ulrika Plaza – Posted to State Clearinghouse on August 14, 2023
Mitigated Negative Declaration - City of Carmel-by-the-Sea 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031) and Safety Element Update – Posted to State Clearinghouse on February 21, 2024
Future Projects
Carmel Resort Inn
PSA 19-487 (Carmel Resort Inn) – Carpenter btwn 1st & 2nd Ave
DR 22-149 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc) – NWC Carpenter & 1st Ave
DS 22-150 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 2) – SEC Guadalupe & 1st *Approved 4/12/2023*
DS 22-151 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 4) – Guadalupe 2 SE 1st Ave *Approved 3/8/2023*
DS 23-205 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 10) – Guadalupe 5 SE 1st Ave *In Review*
DS 23-206 (CRI on Carpenter, Inc – Lot 12) – Guadalupe 4 NE 2nd Ave *In Review*
Planning Commission Meeting January 11, 2023
A conceptual review of two proposed single-family residences is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on January 11, 2023. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available on our website on/before January 6, 2023. Links to the current project plans are provided below.
DS 22-150 (CRI on Carpenter – Lot 2) – Southeast corner of Guadalupe & 1st Ave
DS 22-151 (CRI on Carpenter – Lot 4) – Guadalupe 2 southeast of 1st Ave
January 11, 2023, Planning Commission Staff Report – Coming Soon
January 11, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes – Coming Soon
Ulrika Plaza
Southeast corner 5th and Dolores
July 21, 2022 resubmittal - Conceptual Plans
September 22, 2022 resubmittal - Conceptual Plans
December 14, 2022 submittal (project plans) - Formal Submittal
December 14 2022 submittal (materials & finishes) – Formal Submittal
May 16, 2023 submittal (project plans) - Formal Submittal
Planning Commission Approval – August 9, 2023
Click Here for Staff Report (includes links to approved plans at end of document).
JB Pastor Building
Project overview: The applicant is proposing the construction of a new two story mixed use building located on Lots 6, 8, and 10 of Block 91.
May 11, 2023 submittal (project plans) – Formal Submittal
May 11, 2023 submittal (project renderings) – Formal Submittal
April 3, 2024 submittal (project plans) – Formal resubmittal
How do I file an appeal?
Decisions by the Planning Commission or Historic Resources Board
Decisions made by the Planning Commission or the Historic Resources Board may be appealed to the City Council by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the City Clerk. Appeals must be filed within 10-working days from the date of the decision and shall include the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution. All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends. The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us.
Staff Level Design Study/Design Review and Historic Determinations
Decisions made by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission or Historic Resources Board by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the Community Planning & Building Department. Appeals must be filed within 10-calendar days from the date of the decision and shall include the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution. All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends. Appeal periods ending on a weekend or city holiday will be extended to the next business day. The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us.
Business Licenses
Business License Approvals may be appealed to the Planning Commission by filing a Notice of Appeal Form with the Community Planning & Building Department. Appeals must be filed within 5-working days from the date of the decision and shall include paying the required filing fee as established by City Council resolution. All appeals must be filed before 5:00 PM on the day the appeal period ends. The completed appeal form should be emailed to Planning@ci.carmel.ca.us.